Support Worker - 495060

Autism Initiatives; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary (£14.08 to £14.59 p

Sleepover rate £13.45/hr

31 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Ongoing learning & development

SVQ Level 3 qualification

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Auto-enrolment pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking Support Workers for outreach services across Edinburgh, offering part-time hours (30–35 per week) with pro rata salaries between £25,724.16 and £26,655.93 per year. Applicants should be motivated to support autistic individuals in community and home settings and may contribute to a new supported living project.

PVG and SSSC registration are required; sponsorship is not available. Closing date 16 November 2026; interviews in late November to December 2026.

Qualifications

• PVG and SSSC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the positive health and well-being of the people you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and live as independently as possible.
• The role involves community and in-home support across Edinburgh and may include working in a new supported living setting.

Job description

Support Workers

Edinburgh - Outreach Support Services

Part-time Opportunities: 30 - 35 hours per week

£25,724.16 - £26,655.93 p.a. pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW-EDIN-OR-632

We have Support Worker part-time opportunities (from 30 hours per week) for individuals to join our Outreach service across Edinburgh.

Our Edinburgh Outreach Services provide dynamic outreach services across the city within the community, in people's own homes, as well as use of a building base. We are also in the process of opening a new supported living service within the Muirhouse area.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary - £14.08 to £14.59 per hour

• Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 per hour

• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays

• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!

• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role

• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

The closing date for completed applications Monday 16 November 2026.

Interviews will take place in late November into December 2026.

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905